Legendary Hockey Player Returns to the Ice, This Time Behind the Bench In a surprise move, Ryan Getzlaf, the 41-year-old former captain of the Anaheim Ducks, has come out of retirement to take on a new role as an assistant coach for the Canadian national team at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championships. Getzlaf's illustrious 17-season playing career with the Ducks, which included a Stanley Cup win in 2007, will undoubtedly bring valuable experience and expertise to the coaching staff. As a highly respected figure in the hockey world, Getzlaf's return to the ice is sure to generate excitement among fans and spark questions about his future in the sport. With his first coaching stint at the World Juniors, Getzlaf will be tasked with helping shape the next generation of Canadian hockey talent.

Four years after putting away his skates following a 17-season playing career with the Anaheim Ducks, the 41-year-old is back on the ice as an assistant coach for Canada for the 2027 IIHF World Junior ...